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Take it to the extremes by exploring glaciers and volcanoes on
your next Alaska vacation! You can experience ﬁre and ice –
with tours in many of our port communities.

Witness the Glaciers

One thing you don’t want to miss on your trip to Alaska is the
chance to see glaciers, those amazing rivers of ice. There are an
estimated 100,000 glaciers in Alaska – some bigger than the state of
Rhode Island. Did you know that all of the ferries of the Alaska
Marine Highway are named after glaciers? Whether on or off the road
system, tour operators provide glacier experiences for visitors of
all interests and abilities. Day cruises offer an otter’s-eye view of
glaciers from the sea or get a bird’s-eye view on a flight seeing
tour. Take a helicopter tour and land on a glacier for a hike or
dog-sledding adventure. For the more adventurous, take an ice
climbing tour to explore ice caves.

View the Volcanoes

Alaska contains 80 percent of the world’s active volcanoes,
some of which are near our port communities. Most of Alaska’s 130
volcanoes are found in the Aleutian Arc, viewable on our Southwest
route. Drive along Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula for views of four active
volcanoes across Cook Inlet. Bring a camera to get some scenic photos
on this beautiful stretch of highway. For those looking for a bit
more adventure, take a plane from Homer or Kodiak to the Valley of
10,000 Smokes. Backcountry hikers can explore the area, which was
formed by the largest eruption in the 20th century. But the easiest
place to spot a volcano is by scanning the skyline of the Inside
Passage community of Sitka. Mount Edgecumbe – a dormant volcano – is
a prominent scenic feature. Go for a hike or get an aerial view on a
ﬂightseeing tour.

Schedule Update

Mar

4

The MV Lituya has an added sailing for Wednesday March 4th
to accomodate attendees and participants in the Regional Basketball
tournament. Please see the schedule
change for additional details or call our Reservation Center at
1-800-642-0066.

Schedule Update

Apr

3

The FVF Fairweather has added a stop in Valdez on Friday
April 3rd to accommodate a swim meet in Valdez. Please see the schedule
change for additional details or call our Reservation Center at
1-800-642-0066.

Schedule Update

Apr

5

The FVF Fairweather has added a stop in Valdez on Saturday
April 5th to accommodate a swim meet in Valdez. Please see the schedule
change for additional details or call our Reservation Center at
1-800-642-0066.

Schedule Update

May

5

The MV Aurora has rescheduled the stop to Tatilek on
Tuesday May 5th to Saturday May 9th. This change was made to
accomodate a cultural event. Please see the schedule
change for additional details or call our Reservation Center at
1-800-642-0066.

Schedule Update

May

10

The MV Aurora has had some schedule changes from May 6th to
May 10th to accomodate the Shorebird Festival in Cordova. Please see
the schedule
change for additional details or call our Reservation Center at
1-800-642-0066.